Is Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil)
INCI: CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL
Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) (CAS 241148-25-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant, UV absorber, hair conditioning,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant, UV absorber, hair conditioning, antimicrobial, wound healing support
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not FDA-regulated as OTC drug; freely used in cosmetics. No GRAS food designation applicable. No CIR formal assessment on record; considered safe at cosmetic use levels.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil).
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
tree-nut-allergy-note
ewg-verified-restricted
uv-boosting-activity
wound-healing-activity
limited-safety-data
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) allowed in the EU?
Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) do in cosmetics?
Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant, UV absorber, hair conditioning, antimicrobial, wound healing support. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 241148-25-4.
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